Peanut Butter Granola Bars Recipe

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Chill Time: 2 30

Total Time: 2 40

Servings: bars

Calories: 512kcal

Author: Becky Hardin - Easy Dessert Recipes

These peanut butter granola bars are made with creamy peanut butter, chocolate, and old-fashioned oats. They are the perfect snack, delicious, and fun for the whole family!

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Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
8x8 Baking Pan

Ingredients

½ cup brown sugar 107 grams, light or dark
⅓ cup honey 117 grams
4 tablespoons unsalted butter 57 grams (½ stick)
4 tablespoons coconut oil 57 grams, divided
½ cup creamy peanut butter 135 grams
2 cups old-fashioned oats 200 grams
¾ cup peanuts 107 grams, divided
1 cup dark chocolate chips 170 grams
Flake salt optional, for garnish

Instructions

Line an 8x8 or 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
In a large saucepan set over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, honey, butter, and coconut oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the butter and melted.
½ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup honey, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 tablespoons coconut oil
Add the peanut butter and whisk to combine— the mixture will thicken slightly.
½ cup creamy peanut butter
Once the peanut butter is combined, add the oats and ½ cup of peanuts. Stir to combine.
2 cups old-fashioned oats, ¾ cup peanuts
Transfer the granola to the baking dish and sprinkle over the remaining ¼ cup of peanuts.
Press the mixture into the pan, making sure to pack it tightly— you don’t want your granola bars to fall apart! Be careful, the mixture will be hot!
Transfer the bars to the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours.
Once the bars have cooled, combine the chocolate and remaining two tablespoons of coconut oil in a small bowl. Microwave until melted, stirring every 30 seconds.
1 cup dark chocolate chips
Slice the bars and drizzle the chocolate over them. Sprinkle with flaky salt, if desired. Transfer the bars to the fridge to set for at least 30 minutes.
Flake salt

Notes

You can use quick oats in place of the old-fashioned oats.
Swap in your favorite nut butter and nuts, such as almond, cashew, or pecan butter.
For nut-free granola bars, swap the peanut butter for sunflower seed butter, tahini, or pumpkin seed butter and swap the peanuts for sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
For chocolatier granola bars, add 2-3 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the bars.
For high-protein granola bars, substitute ½ cup of protein powder in place of ½ cup of the oats.
Add your favorite mix-ins, such as dried fruits, coconut flakes, chopped candy bars, or M&M's.
Make sure you use honey in these bars; unfortunately, maple syrup will not work!
For a nuttier flavor, toast the oats in a single layer in a 350°F for about 10 minutes.
Don't skip chilling these bars; chilling helps them hold together and keeps the chocolate from melting.

Storage: Store peanut butter granola bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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